Description

Benzyl Selenol CAS NO 16645-12-8 is a versatile organoselenium compound characterized by a benzyl group attached to a selenol (-SeH) functional group. This structure makes it a valuable reagent and building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the introduction of selenium-containing moieties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications ranging from catalysis to the synthesis of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic research.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare organoselenium catalysts and ligands for facilitating various organic transformations, including oxidation and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a building block for synthesizing selenium-doped polymers, nanomaterials, and semiconductors with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for studying selenium chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Investigated as a synthetic intermediate for potential selenium-based nutraceuticals and supplements in specialized research contexts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Selenol
CAS No.	16645-12-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8Se
Molecular Weight	171.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(Phenylmethyl)selenol; Benzenemethaneselenol; α-Tolueneselenol; Benzyl hydroselenide; Benzylselenol; Se-Benzyl hydroselenide; Benzyl selenide (common misnomer, correct is selenol); Phenylmethaneselenol
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl Selenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, minimize exposure to air and handle in a glove box or under an inert gas when possible. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.